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Ribbon Imprinting: Behind the Scenes

Custom ribbon imprinting is more than just finishing touches—it is a powerful branding opportunity. One where every detail counts. So, whether you are preparing for a high impact conference, building stronger internal communication or looking to elevate your product packaging, custom ribbons help you make an unforgettable statement.

People proudly wear eye catching badge ribbons at networking events. Elegant ribbon rolls tie your product packaging together. The imprinting process on each of these ribbons ensures your brand message is always clear, professional and unique.

A stack of ribbon rolls and several badge ribbons customized with imprinted logos, graphics and text all sitting on a table.

How does imprinting make your ribbons stand out? Let’s take a look behind the scenes.

The Ribbon Imprinting Process: Where Precision Meets Presentation

Every product produced undergoes a refined process designed for clarity, durability and a polished finish.

Step by Step: Imprinted Badge Ribbons & Ribbon Rolls

Design & Setup – Your custom message, logo or title is positioned and organized just as it should be.
Die Creation – Metal or polymer stamps are used to transfer your design. These are essential for crisp, clean impressions.
Foil & Heat Pressing – Ribbons are then stamped with foil using heat and pressure. This not only transfers your message but also gives it the unique look you are looking for.

Ribbon Imprinting: Design & Setup, Die Creation, Foil & Heat Pressing

Why Stamp Quality Matters in Ribbon Imprinting

Precision stamps ensure uniform, consistent imprinting. They make sure that your text and graphics are pressed with consistency and detail, no matter the quantity. Each method is chosen based on the ribbon type, design specifications and intended application. This ensures that every ribbon looks professional, every time.

Choosing the Right Method: Polymer vs. Metal

Method	Key Benefit	Best for
Polymer Stamp	Metallic imprinting	Bold lettering
Metal Stamp	Crisp, clean edges	Smaller text, logos
Dye Sublimation	Bold colors and larger areas	Ribbon rolls with logos and designs

Two badge ribbons: one imprinted with a metal stamp and one with a polymer stamp.

What is the difference between metal and polymer stamps?

Metal stamps are recommended because they retain the heat required for stamping and, due to its hardness, creates cleaner edges on the imprint. However, there is an increase in cost and production times. A metal stamp is required for the following situations:

• Text smaller than 18 pt. in size. Such as ribbon titles with long words or over 20 characters.
• Selecting an imprint color that requires a metal stamp.
• More than 1,000 ribbons per title.

Polymer stamps are created using resins and are a softer material. These stamps do not transfer heat in the same way, thus making the final product less crisp. Polymer stamps work well for bold lettering larger than 24 points, imprint colors that transfer at lower temperatures and rush orders. Polymer dies are only available for custom text ribbons.

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Two Powerful Branding Tools: Badge Ribbons & Ribbon Rolls

Although ribbon rolls and badge ribbons serve somewhat different purposes, both are essential for business branding.

Badge Ribbons

Often used at trade shows, conferences and corporate events, badge ribbons attach to name badges and display titles, roles or even fun identifiers. They are instrumental in:

Enhancing networking
Encouraging team interaction
Reinforcing corporate hierarchy
Providing additional branding materials

A conference attendee wearing a name badge and ribbon indicating he is a keynote speaker.

Example: A marketing executive wearing a “Keynote Speaker” ribbon instantly signals expertise and invites connection and encourages conversation.

Ribbon Rolls

Ribbon rolls are more versatile, ideal for product packaging, gift wrapping or decorating. Businesses use them to:

Enhance product boxes with branded elegance
Tie around welcome kits or swag bags
Decorate event spaces with coordinated branding
Seasonal and festive messaging for sales and holidays

Custom imprinted ribbon rolls wrapped around boxes for product packaging.

Example: A boutique uses custom ribbon rolls printed with its logo to wrap customer purchases, creating a memorable unboxing moment that boosts brand recall.

Why Small Details Make a Big Difference

Though subtle in appearance, ribbons are a way to beautifully elevate your brand perception and leave a lasting impression.

Brand Visibility: Every ribbon that features your brand or message serves as a constant reminder of who you are.
Customer Experience: Professionally printed ribbons show your commitment to detail, instantly adding to your company’s perceived value.
Internal Clarity: During company events or workplace activities, badge ribbons help staff feel recognized and roles clearly defined.

Elevate Your Brand Messaging with Ribbon Imprinting

Invest in the details that help your business network, connect and succeed. Whether you are launching a product, hosting an event or welcoming new team members—custom badge ribbons and personalized ribbon rolls are essential for creating a lasting impression.

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Make Your Activities Successful by Using Ribbons

Summertime is a great time to plan fun activities with friends, family and coworkers. As you start planning these activities, you can use ribbons to make them more successful and memorable. Here are some quick tips to help make your summer activities the best around.

A group of runners wearing badge ribbons that reflect the activity in which they are participating.

Badge ribbons designed to help make your activities more successful.

Preparing Your Activities

Do you want participants to know who to contact while attending your activities? Have each of your activity planners wear a badge ribbon. Also, add custom text or graphics to these ribbons to help your participants recognize your planners.

As people arrive at these activities, give each one of them a badge holder with a badge ribbon. Customize each of them with a group name and image that you can use to organize everyone. Have your participants use their badge ribbon as entrance tickets to engage in your fun projects.

Creating Engagement

Your summer activities are incomplete without fun and challenging games. And games are enhanced by ribbons which are excellent for engaging and rewarding participants. Hold a competition in which participants collect a badge ribbon from each of your activities. Have each person collect a ribbon from each activity and turn them in for a prize.

Try blank badge ribbons for games that do not need text or graphics. Mix and match them with other ribbons for your various competitions. Also, offer different ways to attach these ribbons to clothing or other objects to make it easier for participants to engage in your games.

Do you have participants who want recognition when they win the competition? Reward each of your winners with a graphic ribbon. Customize them with a unique message that connects with your competitors, creating an unforgettable experience.

Build Lasting Connections

Recognize volunteers by having them wear a badge holder or name tag with an attached badge ribbon. You can choose from various stock titles that fit each volunteer position. People feel rewarded by these ribbons and want to retain them as a keepsake. Creating this connection will help build a positive relationship between you and your volunteers.

Women wearing badge holders and ribbons that help indicate they are volunteering at an activity.

A badge ribbon designed as a prize for participating in a summer marathon activity.

Show gratitude to participants who attend your activities by presenting them with a custom badge ribbon as a keepsake. Customize these ribbons with fun and memorable text related to your summer activities. Remember that these ribbons can help you connect with your participants and help show them appreciation for their attendance.

Attract new participants to your summer activities by handing out badge ribbons at popular gathering places. You can choose either a custom badge ribbon or a full color badge ribbon for your promotions. Each of these ribbons offers many benefits, such as the ability to add custom text and graphics. When new participants receive one of these ribbons from you, they will be more interested in participating in your activities.

Getting Started with Your Activities

Planning your activities can be fun and challenging, but where do you start? The first step is having your participants wear badge ribbons for identification. Next, create customized badge ribbons for awards. Finally, give badge ribbons as keepsakes to connect with present and future participants.

With the right badge ribbon for each activity, your summer activities will be a success and an unforgettable experience for you and your participants.

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Product Packaging & 4th Quarter Sales

During this time of year, your fourth quarter sales are at the front of your mind, and we’re here to help. From personalized ribbon rolls to branded badge ribbons, we have every solution you need for product packaging.

Preparing for your fourth quarter sales should include reviewing how you present your products. Custom ribbons help your products stand out from your competitors and also help you to show your products by highlighting your branding.

Custom ribbons used for product packaging for fourth quarter sales.

Customers perceive your brand based on different influential factors. Your product packaging is one of them. It all comes down to how you display and present your products. These factors influence your buyers and the people around them. So, make sure that your packaging tells the story you want from it. Within seconds, customers can tell a lot about your product just by its packaging. They can see the quality (or lack thereof) with a simple glance.

When thinking about product sales, make sure you remember this message: product packaging is key. While it may seem like a minor detail, don’t overlook its importance. For example, using ribbons in your packaging makes your product more appealing and helps your brand stand out.

Have you made product packaging an essential element of your marketing strategy? Whether your answer is yes or no, we have ribbons to solve your needs! After all, these are the custom ribbons that keep your customers coming back.

So, what is product packaging? It is the process of designing, evaluating and producing containers and wrapping for the products you offer. Packaging is an important element of your marketing strategy, and ribbons will help you stand out from competitors.

Branding with Product Packaging

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a brand as “a class of goods identified by name as the product of a single firm or manufacturer.” It is the overall perception and experience that customers associate with a particular company, product or service. They also define branding as “promoting a product or service by identifying it with a particular brand.”

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, a branded gift will leave your customers speechless, especially when you attach a gorgeous, custom ribbon. While your products may speak for themselves, it never hurts to give them a boost. Choose from a multitude of colors and personalizations to make these ribbons work for you.

Customized scarlet ribbon roll with white imprinting for product packaging on a shoe box.

Emerald color custom imprinted badge ribbon with a personalized message for product packaging.

Metallic red imprinted ribbon roll tied into a bow for pretty packaging.

Your Branding and Personalized Ribbons

According to a study by The Paper Worker, 52% of online consumers say they would likely return to a business for another purchase if they receive products in premium packaging. And 90% of consumers reuse product packaging boxes and bags after purchase. But the customer can even become another marketing channel: 40% would share a packaging photo if it is interesting. With that action, they recommend it to friends who might also become customers.

The key to product packaging is showing your customers that you care about meeting their product needs. Remember that first impressions matter, especially when it comes to a sea of packaging. So, show your appreciation on your packaging with a branded ribbon that will make your customers feel your quality.

Ribbons are an effective way to package your products. While a ribbon is often used as a decorative item, businesses can also use it for simple wrapping on a shoe box or a tag for something that is on sale. Ribbons are the ultimate staple of ornamental packaging while still maintaining simplicity. Choose from a variety of ribbon styles and a plethora of colors to brand your product packaging.

Holiday Product Packaging and Ribbons

Sometimes it’s the minor holidays that make the most impact on customers. For example, while Christmas and Thanksgiving encourage others to celebrate and share gifts, smaller holidays such as Mother’s day can hold a more personal meaning. And businesses can take advantage of this by using proper product packaging such as ribbons customized with individual messages.

Personalized ribbons like ribbon rolls and custom badge ribbons are made to order. So, get creative with your messaging, add ribbons to gifts and products, and even use them as sales reminders. Ribbon rolls are perfect for wrapping around flowers, boxes and more. Customize badge ribbons to attach to name tags, bags and other items to remind customers of upcoming holidays.

Holiday Product Packaging and Custom Ribbons with Award Plaques

Custom Ribbons for Product Packaging

Branded ribbons are a great way to help customers trust your business. Adding a company logo and slogan to ribbon rolls or badge ribbons is a great way to help others recognize your brand. Now that you have these ribbons, you can add them to name tags, products in your store and goody bags that are handed out at conventions and other events.

All other custom ribbons are also here to help your business succeed. No matter your choice, make sure your color, imprint and logo are consistent with your established brand. By adding these ribbons to things that will get passed around (think promotional products or samples), word of mouth advertising will start to work in your favor. Once this happens, potential clients and customers will start recognizing your brand.

R ibbon Rolls

A custom ribbon roll with imprint for celebrating Mother's Day wrapped around tulips to demonstrate holiday product packaging.

Guaranteed to make a gift memorable, ribbon rolls are the perfect way to accent any product, especially when recognizing someone as important as a mother or father. For example, create a perfect flower bouquet for a mother and make it extra special by wrapping the stems or vase with personalized ribbons. There are also multiple ways to use custom ribbon rolls for Father’s Day. Make a unique presentation by shaping ribbon rolls into a necktie attached to a card. These ribbons are also the perfect finishing touch to wrapping gifts for your customers.

B adge Ribbons

Celebrate a father with a special message by using custom badge ribbons as gift tags. Adding a special message for Mother’s and Father’s Day will help your customers let their parents know how special they are. With this in mind, start your holiday sale off right with the perfect imprinted message. Personalize these with nearly any message you need and get a jump start on your sales goals. So, celebrate every mother and father with a high-quality and unique gift, then add a custom ribbon for the perfect finish.

Custom badge ribbon with imprinted text for Mother's Day for product packaging.

Custom imprinted badge ribbon with a special message for Father's Day to serve as product packaging for a business.

Happy Father's Day custom imprinted badge ribbon.

Badge Ribbons for Other Holidays

Custom imprinted badge ribbon with a message for a small holiday sale that can be used for product packaging.

You can customize a badge ribbon to fit your business needs by choosing colors that match your brand no matter the holiday. Use badge ribbons for bookmarks or promotional ads for customers to remember your business and upcoming sales. Add logos and other details for your business promotions to encourage customers to attend your sales events. As versatile as these ribbons are, you can customize as many ribbons as you need.

Personalized ribbons create an appealing presentation for any product. Marketing ribbons help attract needed attention to your products, and they will also increase brand recognition. Use badge ribbons or ribbon rolls to find a creative way to display earrings, sweaters and more at your store.

Custom Holiday Ribbons for Product Packaging

It doesn’t matter what business is using these ribbons, they are for everyone and every need. However, remember when it comes to branding, make sure to choose business colors and add coordinating text and logos. So, whether it’s a holiday product or something your business sells every day, these custom ribbon products are sure to help your business with your product packaging needs.

Pro Tip: Make an award plaque for someone you love with special sayings, quotes and so much more. Or create one for your business with a message to help customers. They are perfect for birthdays or holidays such as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

Traveling Ribbons: The Perfect Branding Tool

We’ve coined a new phrase: traveling ribbons! But what exactly does that mean?

Branded ribbon rolls are perfect to use as traveling ribbons on goody bags an other treats.

From badge ribbons to ribbon rolls and everything in between, adding personalization to ribbons helps your brand recognition. Especially when these ribbons are attached to things (products or services) that make it out of your reach. These “things” can be anything from goody bags at events to items from your storefront adorned with strips from a ribbon roll. Don’t have a storefront? That’s okay. Attach a small ribbon strip to a flier discussing your services and hand them out. So, there you have it: traveling ribbons!

How can traveling ribbons help you get your message into the public’s hands?

That’s easy! After all, the idea behind a traveling ribbon is that it travels to your customer in place of you. Remember that all ribbons aren’t equal because they can’t all do the same things. But, don’t think that one ribbon type is better than another. Grab your nearest personalized ribbon and figure out how it can become a traveling ribbon.

Promoting Your Business

Personalized ribbon is a subtle yet powerful marketing tool. So, how do you make these traveling ribbons work for you? First, choose a ribbon color that matches your brand. Then, have us imprint your website, logo and any other text in a corresponding color. Next step, use them everywhere!

Decorate your store with them. Attach them to products you sell, either in your store or at events. You can even hand out ribbon strips during events your business is attending. Use personalized ribbon rolls to wrap products, gifts and more. And, don’t forget those fliers adorned with your branded ribbons! Customers are sure to appreciate the custom touch, and then your ribbon will help them remember your business.

Hacking Personalization for Your Traveling Ribbons

Traveling ribbons can include a full-color vertical ribbon advertising a summer sale

One of our favorite ways to use a badge ribbon or other flat award ribbon is as a bookmark. That way, when your customers are reading in public, others not only see the book, but they also get curious about the imprinting on the ribbon the reader is holding.

Now, when that traveling ribbon has your logo and brand imprinted on it, people will start to recognize who you are. Traveling ribbons are an effective way to drive consumers straight toward your business. But remember to keep your logo and text consistent so that your brand stands out. No matter the size of your business, traveling ribbons are here to help.

These ribbons not only help promote your brand to current customers, but they also get your brand into the hands of potential customers. By simply adding these fun and fancy adornments to treat bags at a grand opening, or tying them to products throughout your store, these ribbons are guaranteed to travel. Once a current customer uses your product, they are sure to either pass on your ribbon or use it for something else.

Even if your ribbon is taken off a treat bag and thrown haphazardly onto a desk, it is sure to attract attention. Oh, everyone will want that treat! But, more importantly, they will want to know where they can get some too. So, now your ribbon becomes that great traveling marketing item you need. So, what are you waiting for? Get your traveling ribbons today!